An institution. Just go. Cold beer, hot blues, cash only. A vibe and a half. Red will be there…read more It's like his living room is a club.

The granddaddy of juke joints is just an amazing venue to hear the blues. Cheap beer. Dive bar…read morevibe. We heard a Grammy winner...for $10...sitting ten feet away from him. You must go here. Oh, the beer is cheap and cold. :)

Voted by a group of mates to be in top 5 best/worst/ best again dive bars in the world. Open 24/7…read moreand makes Pops in sauget IL look like chuck e cheese. If you read yelp , this prob isn't your crowd.

First time I came to visit Memphis I was a 7-year long vegetarian and I broke for the soul burger…read more All these years later I find myself in town often for work, and I stop in every time! One trip I came in multiple nights in a row and by night 3, the manager knew me by name. I felt so embraced by the staff and fellow patrons. Can't recommend enough!

I closed my eyes and ate a soul burger. I get rustic - I do - but dirty is just dirty and this…read moreplace is dirty. The burger was pretty good - maybe a bit better than expected - that and the very cold beer got them A-OK status. But dear God - close for a weekend and deep clean the place, please.

A Night of Cocktail Chaos & Southern Comfort!…read more I walked in craving an **Old Fashioned** and got... pure *bamboozlement*--like, did they fiberglassic my taste buds? Undeterred, I pivoted to a **Manhattan**, and *oh my glory*--turns out the first mixologist was just warming up (or maybe daydreaming?). Then, salvation arrived in the form of a **gothic cocktail queen** who waved her magic shaker, swapped out the **1738** for a *proper* Old Fashioned, and all was right with the world. (*Saturday at 8 PM vibes: chill, smooth, just how I like it.*) By **9 PM**, the place was *alive*--good energy, great staff, just a solid crew making sure the night stayed on track. Now, the plot twist? I was *this close* to dropping a **2-star rating**... until the **blackened catfish** hit my table. **HOLY FLAVOR.** Perfectly seasoned, generous portion--I'm talking *"cancel your dinner plans and just come here"* levels of delicious. **4 STARS, EASY.** Final verdict? **Rough start, glorious finish.** Will be back for that catfish... and maybe another round of cocktail roulette. this was perfect for a gambling town. When you aspect the worst you get the best.

Shrimp po boy spot on! Soft hoagie roll. Onions a little overbearing but…read more.. Loaded tater salad was delightful! Coleslaw had same super overbearing onions lol, but was flavorful. Salad was good. If you're not into bacon better tell'em. Our waitress just fell off the earth. Like vanished, gone. Music was great! We'll return!

Best chicken fingers Ever!!!…read more Bartender is mouthy. I wish more girls went. They require me to write more. So I did.

These people will get you drunk!…read more Super cool midtown dive bar with strong drinks and cool bartenders. I'll definitely be coming back here with friends.

Five Bars are my thing! I was so excited to read that Alex 's Tavern made the list of top 50 dive…read morebars in the country and I had a trip planned for Memphis Tn. My friend and found it easily and parking avaliable in front! Alex's is small, quaint and cozy. Two seats at the bar and o was in my happy place. The bartender / never got his name was honestly one of the nicest you could meet! It beer and wine only with an interesting food menu. Large tv's throughout allowed football from every angle. We decided on "The Famous Greek Burger" not sure what made it Greek but it was delicious. Alex's Tavern will be on my future rotation when I visit Memphis!

Alex's doesn't pretend to be anything other than a dive bar! The employees are incredibly nice and…read moreI have a feeling they know their regular customers by name. We had to try the famous burger and double dip wings. While the burger was delicious, it was small and wouldn't be on my list of must-have burgers. The wings were good if you are a wing lover. Overall, I think Alex's is a great neighborhood spot to watch a game and get a bite to eat, but if dive bars aren't your vibe, it may not be for you.

This is a cool spot that I never knew was in the city until I was invited to a private event. When…read moreyou walk in, it feels like you are walking right into the 80s or 90s or at least that seems when the last update was. You surely get a nostalgic feeling. The thing I notice is that they are very inclusive. They have several nights including karaoke, comedy, drag shows, and various event nights throughout the week. The owner is super sweet and inviting. She made sure to go around and speak to everyone that was there. During my visit, I did order food. I had the chess club sandwich. It is served on white bread and is filled with salami, bacon, gouda, lettuce pickle and onions. It was ok. It took forever for it to come out. People who had arrived way after us received their food quicker than we did. I had to go to the bar several times to ask about our food. I found out that the bartender was also the cook, so that semi explains the delay. I had a salad along with my sandwich. It was ok. I couldn't eat it all because the dressing was not good. I do want to state that it is a cool place to dive into if you are looking for something to do throughout the week. I not sure if the food is meant to be the central focus, but they so have vegan options in addition to a full craft and alcoholic beverage menu.

The Lamplighter Lounge in Memphis, Tennessee has that old-school bar vibe and ambiance down pat and…read moreI mean that in an extremely positive way. Yes, it does feel a bit dated, but that is not a bad thing. The staff is overall friendly and the drinks are cold. Bars have a long history of being a spot to gather in both good times and bad. It is a place where we cam escape the stress of our day and enjoy a drink. Memphis, Tennessee is fortunate to have this bar.

Best catfish I ever ate! Great place for blues music too. Staff here are wonderfulread more

I went there looking forward to seeing this establishment. The ambience was really nice. I was…read morealone and sat at the bar to have a beer and something to eat. I was only the only customer at the bar and the bartender served me my drink and then went to the far end of the bar to look at her phone. I waited a while and then asked her some questions about the area and she gave me quick answers, and went back to scrolling on her phone. The place seems really cool, but that kind of service wasnt.

Great food but dirty bathrooms!. The employees are very nice and they managed to remember…read moreeveryone's order for our party of 11 when they brought out the food.

I stopped by here while I was in Oxford four a job. The food was amazing. The chili cheese fries…read morewere over the top!! Friendly staff have a great vibe. Definitely will return if I'm back in the area.

Outstanding service with phenomenal home-cooked meals. The fried chicken is to die for, the onion…read morerings are amazing, and the country fried steak is incredibly tasty. With Sweet tea like yo mama made it and fried okra, I left with a full belly and a happy heart. 10/10 would recommend and will be back again.

I stopped here by The Crossroads on my way into Clarksdlae, MS. I only had the fried green…read moretomatoes. They were OK, a heavy coating on them, but what do I know? Im not from the Delta. The place was exceptionally clean, sweet waitress. There appeared to be a buffet table that was empty. I got there late in theie day. Supposedly, the buffet is every day. I would definitely try the place again if time allows on my visit.